Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website sends to your computer or mobile device while you are viewing the site. These tiny files are then stored on your device’s browser and facilitate and enhance your interaction with that site. Cookies can be session-based (temporary) or persistent (stored for a longer period), and they serve various functions from essential operations to personalizing content and remembering user preferences.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses different types of cookies, as detailed below:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function correctly and safely, enabling basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services like shopping baskets and e-billing cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor; all information collected is aggregated and used to improve the performance of the site.
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Functionality Cookies: These are used to recognize returning visitors and personally tailor content to them. For example, as soon as they visit the website, videos can be loaded at the optimal quality for their device. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used by us and our third-party advertising network partners to track your browsing habits and then show you relevant ads when you visit other sites.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies or to be informed about cookie usage during your first visit to the site, with options to opt-in or opt-out. You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
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Browser Settings: You can set your browser to notify you when a cookie is sent or to refuse cookies altogether. You can also review and delete cookies from your browser’s settings menu. For more information, visit the help pages of your browser’s manufacturer.
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Managing Third-Party Cookies: To manage third-party advertising cookies, you may choose to opt out using the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Self-Regulatory Program for Online Behavioral Advertising.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
Some of our third-party service providers may set their cookies on your device when you visit our site, to provide services such as understanding our website’s effectiveness and for advertising purposes. These third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of these providers.
Consent and Control
We respect your privacy and are committed to transparency in how we use cookies. To ensure compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law), CCPA, and UK GDPR, we have implemented a consent management tool on our website. This tool allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all cookies
- Selectively choose which categories of cookies you accept or reject
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website. If you have previously agreed to the use of cookies, you can withdraw your consent at any time by following the same link and updating your preferences.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please feel free to contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
We will update this policy as necessary and in accordance with legal requirements. The last update to this policy was made on January 1, 2024. We recommend that you check back regularly for updates or changes.